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HISTORICAL AND MONUMENTAL HERITAGE, Castles and fortifications

The Ebre River has played a key role in the historical organization of Terres de l'Ebre. For centuries it has been an important means of communication and has often served as a border. For these reasons many civilizations settled nearby, and have left behind an important architectural heritage in the form of castles and defence towers. Miravet Castle, Suda Castle and a row of watchtowers overlooking the river are not to be missed.

Watchtowers

There are a large number of mediaeval watchtowers along the last section of the Ebre river. Most of them were built on top of small hills overlooking the river, and their purpose was to control any vessels going upriver. Along the coast near the Ebre, there are a group of fortifications which served to prevent invasions and possible pirate attacks.

Castles and walled sites

Many old castles of great historical and scenic value have been preserved along the Ebre River. Form the Iberian era to date, the unifying role of the river as a means of communication, attracted a great many civilizations, which left behind an important architectural and military heritage. Templar fortifications like Miravet or Ulldecona are a testimonial heritage of one of the most tumultuous periods in the history of Terres de l’Ebre.

In these regions we can also find one of the most important walled sites in the whole of Catalonia. With the development of sieges and the need to be defended, an immense framework of walls was built to surround the city of Tortosa (Baix Ebre). A collection of fortifications from different eras served as accommodation for the soldiers and peasants needing refuge in times of war. A tour of all of these places makes a fascinating way to understand part of the history of Terres de l’Ebre.

Amposta Castle If you want to find out more about Amposta, one place you must visit is the Castle add to planner

Ascó Castle Ascó Castle was built during Muslim reign and conquered in the twelfth century by the Christians add to planner

Corder Tower, Jesús-Tortosa Corder Tower, Jesús add to planner

Forts del Collet, Batea Forts del Collet add to planner

La Carrova Tower, Amposta Stands on a small hill overlooking the Ebre add to planner

Miravet Castle Impressive fortress of Arab origin add to planner

Prior Tower, Jesús-Tortosa Prior Tower add to planner

Renaissance Towers, Batea The most outstanding tower is the Martí Tower which dates back to 1445, but it is believed to have been built before this add to planner

Sant Joan d'Algars Castle, Batea Surrounded by greenery and the right bank of the Algars River

Sant Joan Tower, Amposta Sant Joan Tower add to planner

Sant Jordi d'Alfama Castle Sant Jordi d'Alfama Castle add to planner

Tivissa. The Old Quarter The old quarter of Tivissa still maintains the original street plan, which is surrounded by a walled enclosure add to planner

Torre de Camarles Viewpoint with an incredible panoramic view of the Ebre Delta add to planner

Ulldecona Castle This castle stands on top of a small mountain, which was considered an important point of control during the Iberian era add to planner

Walled enclosures in Tortosa The walled enclosure which closed the city of Tortosa in the nineteenth century was one of the longest in Catalonia add to planner

Almudèfer Castle Almudèfer Castle

La Galera Tower La Galera Tower

l'Aldea Towers l'Aldea Towers

Móra d'Ebre Castle Móra d'Ebre Castle

Suda Castle Suda Castle

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